Joseph Ward Simmons (AKA Run, Rev. Run, or DJ Run) is a pioneering musician, accomplished author, fashion mogul, and star of MTV's hit reality show Run's House. With his trademark Adidas kicks, black sweatsuits, and gold chains, Simmons has become far more than an MC. The man once known as the superstar rapper Run, from the Rock and Roll Hall... read full bio
"Jay Rock was raised by his mother in the Nickerson Gardens housing projects and at an early age he was told that he was going to have to find a way to make his own money so he tried some odd jobs “but it just wasn’t right” so then he decided to start rapping. He used to stay after church... read full bio
Multi-talented Dean "Mojo" Muhtadi, an NFL veteran, worked at Morgan Stanley after earning his MBA from the University of Maryland. He was a ten-year veteran of the WWE. He has expertise presenting and broadcasting live events and is well-liked by the fans inside the ring. Mojo participates in numerous activities with the Special Olympics and is a fervent supporter of... read full bio
Andrade, a third-generation luchador, believes he was destined to be a superstar and is content with that fact. He fits this life. Andrade is a gifted and self-assured man who relishes the benefits of squared circle celebrity. From the time of his 13-year-old debut, Andrade's natural aptitude for the family enterprise was apparent. He initially made a name for himself in... read full bio
Australia's Savelina Fanene was raised in Honolulu after being born in Sydney. She wrestled for six years as a dominant female wrestler for the WWE under the ring name Nia Jax, but she was also a successful model and played basketball in college. Being a fervent supporter of body acceptance and anti-bullying campaigns, she serves as an excellent role model... read full bio
Joanna Newsome displays an elaborate skill set through her music, incorporating her harpist, pianist, vocalist, and lyricist talents in her songs. Newsome’s style is heavily influenced by Appalachian music and avant-garde modernism. Much of her vocal display contains folk-type sounds and high soprano notes. Often paired with a tinkling harp, Newsome’s music transports you into a fairyland. Her work has... read full bio
For more than forty years, The Temptations have prospered, propelling popular music with a series of smash hits, and sold-out performances throughout the world. The crowds are bigger, the sales are sizzling, says one industry report. The outpouring of affection for this super-group has never been greater. The history of The Temptations is the history of contemporary American pop.... read full bio
In 1985, the band La Maldita Vecindad y los Hijos del Quinto Patio was founded in Mexico City. They are among the most important rock bands in Mexico and pioneers of rock en espaol. Mojado, Un poco de sangre, Cocodrilo, Pachuco, and Un gran circo, songs that describe the difficulties, adventures, and beauty of a society striving to advance economically,... read full bio
Molotov is a rock and hip-hop group from Mexico City that was founded on September 23, 1995. The group's musical tapestry combines Spanish and English lyrics with rapping and singing by all of the members to produce a distinctive language fusion. Heavy basslines, flamenco guitar riffs, and turntable scratches combine on their musical canvas to create a sound that defies... read full bio
"Paul Brandt is the most awarded Male Country artist in Canadian history. Not only has his songwriting taken him to the top of the American and Canadian charts, his music has caught the ear of some of the biggest names in the business. In 2003, Paul's first outside cut was a song called 'For You' which was written for the... read full bio
The Orchestra starring Electric Light Orchestra former members is a composition of artists who made up the original ELO and ELO Part II. The Orchestra includes artists Mik Kaminski, Louis Clark, Eric Troyer, Parthenon Huxley, Gordon Townsend, and Glen Burtnik. The Orchestra performs all of ELO’s greatest hits. ELO was an English rock band that performed music similar to The... read full bio
British Thai-Chinese violinist Vanessa-Mae was a wunderkind before she became a superstar. The Director of the Royal College of Music described her as a true child prodigy, like Mozart and Mendelssohn. At 12, she made her first outstanding recording, which already included one of her own compositions in the form of a cadenza for a Mozart violin concerto. Vanessa-Mae's music... read full bio
Gabby Barrett is an American singer-songwriter who finished third on season 16 of the television series “American Idol”. She started her career in singing in her local gospel choir when she was only 19 and a few years later won the Kean Quest Talent Search. Showing that not only does she have talent, but a big heart, Barrett has performed... read full bio
Marcus King has been penning music, taking the stage and leading his own bands for close to ten years. He has been swapping licks with prominent admirers and instructors Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks ever since he was a teenager whenever their paths have crossed. Haynes, who was 19 at the time, was so impressed by King's artistic prodigality that he... read full bio
Songs by Dylan Gossett strike an impression right away. The singer-songwriter from Austin leaves an impression with his emotionally raw lyrics, gravelly vocal style and dusty accompaniment. With an open heart and a guitar in hand, he composes all of the songs himself and sings from the heart without pretense or filter. It explains why, in the short period since making his debut, he... read full bio
Stephanie Mills has one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary music, as an ultra soulful songstress whose onstage energy and power inspires standing ovations wherever she performs. She is a legendary Grammy and American Music Award-winning recording artist with five best-selling albums and ten Billboard #1 singles. With music released and starring roles over the span of a twenty-five... read full bio
Fusing dark R&B with thunderous electronic grooves, Banks has collaborated with underground British producers such as Jamie Woon, Lil Silva and Totally Extinct Dinosaurs. Her London EP, released by British label Good Years, led to a support slot with woozy R&B soulmate The Weeknd. Her debut album, Goddess, followed shortly after and charted within the top 20 of numerous countries,... read full bio
Duffy is a psychedelic/garage band from the 60s whose song Come Back, Come Back appears on the Beyond The Calico Wall compilation. Come Back Come Back was produced by famed Nashville producer Buddy Killen, but with tons of tape flanging and echo, it is far more psychedelic than the average Killen production.... read full bio
A dozen years into Rebelutions stirring career, the release of the California reggae bands fifth album Falling Into Place finds them more energized than ever. Touring relentlessly since Count Me In debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Reggae chart, the bands members have expanded their songwriting horizons and recorded eleven tight new tracks that fuse an ever-youthful attitude of... read full bio
Fedde Le Grand rose to popularity with his chart-topping track “Put Your Hands Up 4 Detroit”. He is also known for his remixes of popular artists like Coldplay, Michael Jackson, Shakira, Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Timeflies, Naughty Boy and Martin Solveig. Le Grand is now a frequent headliner at mainstream events, such as Ultra Music Festival, Tomorrowland, Sensation and Coachella.... read full bio
